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Harry Kellar (born Heinrich Keller; July 11, 1849 – March 10, 1922) was an American magician who presented large stage shows during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Kellar was a predecessor of Harry Houdini and a successor of Robert Heller and Isaiah Hughes, under whom he apprenticed.
Harry Keller (February 22, 1913 – January 19, 1987) was an American film editor, producer and director, who made a number of westerns and worked for many years at Republic Pictures and Universal Pictures.
Harry Kellar was the first great magician native to the United States. Called the “dean of magic” and “the most beloved magician in history,” he was the most popular magician from 1896 until 1908.
Oct 5, 2010 · Harry Keller was an explosive kid -- and he was a kid who played with explosives. His sport was playing chicken with passing trains. At 12 he stowed away on ...
Harry Kellar was a famous American magician who was known by man as the Dean of American Magicians. He was the one of the most popular magicians of his time and his performances of illusions used to be the most elaborate ones during late 1890s and early 1900s.
Jan 30, 2024 · Now, chances are you haven’t heard of Harry Kellar. But in the late 1800s and early 1900s, he was one of the most famous and influential magicians in the world. The wizard from the classic story ‘The Wizard of Oz’ was actually based on Harry Kellar—which you’ll notice if you check out the early illustrated versions of the story!
Harry Kellar, known as the “Dean of American Magicians,” enjoyed both public recognition and financial success. His was the largest and most elaborate stage illusion show touring during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
